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Will Melbourne be locked down again? Jul 06, 2020

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As suburbs in the inner north and west of Melbourne move into stage 3 restrictions and New South Wales closes its borders, the Herald Sun's political editors join the show to talk about the response to the threat, and the likelihood of more lockdowns. For all the latest news, go to www.heraldsun.com.au.

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Virus field hospitals and all the footy latest Jul 05, 2020

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As the government takes the extraordinary step of creating a coronavirus field hospital, health editor Grant McArthur joins the show to go through the latest. Meanwhile with footy teams taking flight to keep the season alive, AFL writer Michael Warner explains the latest with the code and the real prospect of no games in Victoria. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au

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Hotel quarantine fallout and schools concern Jul 02, 2020

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As more questions are asked of the way hotel quarantine was set up in Melbourne, state politics editor Shannon Deery joins the show to discuss the political fallout. Meanwhile health editor Grant McArthur explains how genetic testing of the virus is helping pinpoint outbreaks, as well as the continued implications for students and teachers as the next school term approaches. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au

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Quarantine hotels and the spectre of home schooling Jul 01, 2020

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What's happening in Melbourne's quarantine hotels and will COVID force kids away from the classroom? Political reporter Kieran Rooney joins guest host Matt Johnston with the latest from the new coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile Tom Minear joins the show to outline where the defence budget windfall may land. Get more of these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au

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Suburbs in lockdown, states guard borders Jun 30, 2020

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Investigations editor Matt Johnston joins James to talk about the suburbs in lockdown and what's gone wrong with our hotel quarantine program. Tom Minear joins to talk about the national impact on Victoria's lockdowns. Get more on these stories at www.heraldsun.com.au

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More cases in Victoria, cyber-security moves and doubts over footy Jun 29, 2020

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Is the worst coronavirus news yet to come in Melbourne? Tom Minear goes through the numbers. He and James Campbell also talk about the government's plans to boost the nation's cyber security. Meanwhile footy writer Michael Warner joins the show to talk about how the game is being affected by the virus. Get the latest news at heraldsun.com.au

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Melbourne's COVID clusters and a 40-year-mystery Jun 28, 2020

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Kieran Rooney joins the show to talk through the latest attempts to get the coronavirus under control, and what this means for your suburb. Mark Buttler, outlines a Melbourne cold case that's under the spotlight again. Tom Minear also joins to go through the latest political moves. Get more on all of these stories in the Herald Sun or heraldsun.com.au

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BONUS EPISODE: Somyurek speaks Jun 27, 2020

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The man at the centre at the ALP stacking scandal sits down with James Campbell to talk about his rise and downfall.

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Qantas bleeds, Vic's virus nerves and footy mourns Kennedy Jun 25, 2020

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As the national airline cuts jobs to stablise itself in a dire economic environment, John Rolfe joins the show to outline the latest. Tom Minear goes through Melbourne's coronavirus numbers, and footy writer Glenn McFarlane says goodbye to one of the game's greats. Get more at heraldsun.com.au opick up a copy of the Herald Sun

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Military in Melbourne, defamation in court and a plea to the banks Jun 24, 2020

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The Victorian government has called for boots on the ground to contain coronavirus. Tom Minear joins the show with more. Business reporter outlines a request to the banks to help lenders, and court reporter Genevieve Alison explains a curious court case. Get the latest breaking news at heraldsun.com.au

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